Whatever Thursday - But First Rumi - Blog Tour

Today is a doubly happy day!

Not only do I get to participate in another blog tour, but I should be signing papers on my new house!

Anyway, onto the review!

First a brief summary about the book and the author. 

When Chitra discovered a stray cat in need of help, she never thought they’d wind up saving each other. Struggling to come to terms with an unexpected diagnosis, Chitra returned home to Oman seeking a sense of familiarity. What she discovered instead was a very special cat who changed her life. But First, Rumi is the story of how, day by day, Rumi and Chitra got to know one another, and as she learned to love the little stray, she began to see greater life lessons about herself, her family, her home country and her place in the world. 

What unfolds when girl and cat meet? What happens when you follow your heart? What if the world is not as it seems? Is it worth taking a chance? 

Print Length: 158 Pages

Genre: Memoir

But First, Rumi is available to purchase now on Amazon.com.

About the Author, Chitra Ramaswami

 

Chitra Ramaswami was born and raised in the Middle East by Indian parents, and her childhood was spent reading every book she could lay her hands on or writing stories and lines of poetry. As a result of traveling the world extensively and being a natural linguist, she is an amalgamation of many cultures and tastes and is constantly looking for the next experience she can immerse herself in. When she isn’t writing, Chitra rides horses, climbs mountains and is a passionate advocate for the Omani Mau/ street cat. She currently lives in New York with her husband and a very spoiled cat and hamster duo. 

 

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Author’s website: https://cramaswami.com/ 

Now, my opinion...

As I am getting ready to move into my new home, I am on the lookout for a cat to bring into my new forever home. So this story was hitting a few similarities with my life. I am looking to 'rescue' a cat from the animal shelter or before he/she hits the animal shelter.

I found the travel Ramaswami was doing back and forth to Oman exhausting. And she was doing it while she was ill. Air travel of the distances she was doing is bad enough, but to do it while not feeling well, makes it extra hard.

The description and history of the Oman May cat was very interesting. So much so I wish I could adopt one! Another thing which intrigued me was the insight into another culture I know very little about. On one hand there were differences from my Southern girl upbringing, and yet, at the same time, very similar to my life. 

I am glad Rumi found a person to give him love and care. That is something which knows no boundaries, geographically or culturally.